Apple Tree Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Apple Tree Creek Queensland
Apple Tree Creek Hotel
Apple Tree Creek Location in Queensland
Population	726 (2021 census)
• Density	30.63/km2 (79.3/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4660
Area	23.7 km2 (9.2 sq mi)
Location	5.9 km (4 mi) W of Childers 48.9 km (30 mi) SSW of Bundaberg 64.7 km (40 mi) WNW of Hervay Bay 324 km (201 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Localities around Apple Tree Creek: Isis Central North Isis North Isis Eureka Apple Tree Creek Childers Eureka Kullogum Kullogum

Apple Tree Creek is a small town in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Bundaberg Region.

The town was once known as Bodalla. This name came from the Dundaburra people. They called a local tree the Gregory River Plum, which looked like an apple to early European settlers. Before the area was settled, it was called Buth'arth, meaning scrub. The town was officially renamed Apple Tree Creek in 1962. In 2021, about 726 people lived there.

Where is Apple Tree Creek?

Apple Tree Creek is located in Queensland, Australia. It is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north-west of a town called Childers. You can find it along the Isis Highway.

A Look Back: History of Apple Tree Creek

The land around Apple Tree Creek has a long history. The Dundaburra people originally called this area Buth'arth. This word means "scrub" in their language.

Early European Settlement

European settlers started arriving in the area in the 1840s. At first, they used the land for grazing animals. Later, they began cutting down trees for timber. Growing sugarcane also became an important industry.

Schools and Services

• Apple Tree Creek Provisional School opened its doors on November 28, 1887.
• It became Apple Tree Creek State School in 1897.
• The school closed down on December 21, 1969.
• A post office opened around 1909 and closed in 1975.

Railway and Cemetery

• In 1896, a railway line was built. It connected Childers to Cordalba. This railway line did not go directly through Apple Tree Creek.
• The Apple Tree Creek cemetery was also started in 1896.

St Anne's Anglican Church

• St Anne's Anglican Church was officially opened on July 10, 1930.
• It was an important place for the community.
• The church has since closed its doors.

Who Lives Here? Population Details

The number of people living in Apple Tree Creek has changed over the years.

• In 2011, there were 509 people living in the town.
• By 2016, the population had grown to 639 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, 726 people called Apple Tree Creek home.

Special Places: Heritage Listings

Apple Tree Creek has a few places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.

• Apple Tree Creek War Memorial: This memorial is located on the Bruce Highway. It remembers those who served in wars.
• Apple Tree Creek Cemetery: This cemetery is on Drummond Street. It is a historic burial ground for the community.

Learning in Apple Tree Creek

There are no schools directly in Apple Tree Creek today. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, students can attend Childers State School in Childers.
• Another option is Cordalba State School in Cordalba.
• For high school, students go to Isis District State High School, which is also in Childers.